Quality Inspector III

jabil; Prince George (VA); On-site; USD 27,000 - 49,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) retirement plan

Paid time off

Job summary

Jabil is seeking a Quality Inspector III to perform advanced inspections of complex mechanical and electromechanical systems, ensuring compliance with specifications and customer requirements. The role requires independence, strong attention to detail, and use of various inspection tools and quality systems.

Starting pay is $26.50/hr with a first shift from 6:00am to 2:30pm. Responsibilities include in-process, final, and pre-shipment inspections, verification against drawings and BOMs, and

Qualifications

• Five or more years of quality inspection experience in manufacturing.
• Experience inspecting complex mechanical, electrical, and electromechanical systems.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, BOMs, and specs.
• Experience using gauges, inspection equipment, and quality management systems.
• Strong understanding of quality standards and corrective action processes.
• Ability to work independently and make quality-related decisions.
• Basic computer skills and familiarity with quality/manufacturing systems.
• Ability to stand/walk for long hours and lift up to 40 pounds.

Responsibilities

• Perform advanced in-process, final, and pre-shipment inspections on complex assemblies.
• Verify compliance with drawings, specifications, BOMs, and quality requirements.
• Inspect and validate installation of valves, fittings, hoses, and system components.
• Determine inspection methods including first article inspections, sampling, audits, and 100% inspections.
• Analyze defects and quality trends to support root cause investigations and corrective actions.
• Review results and determine acceptance or rejection based on standards.
• Conduct final quality audits prior to shipment.
• Collaborate with Engineering, Manufacturing, and Quality teams on quality issues.
• Use measuring equipment to document and communicate findings.
• Train and assist junior inspectors on techniques and standards.
• Support customer and internal audits and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Maintain accurate inspection records and documentation.

Skills

Quality inspection

Engineering drawings

Inspection tools

Root cause analysis

Quality systems

Documentation

Training others

Tools

Gauges

Measuring devices

Job description

At Jabil (NYSE: JBL), we are proud to be a trusted partner for the world's top brands, offering comprehensive engineering, supply chain, and manufacturing solutions. With 60 years of experience across industries and a vast network of over 100 sites worldwide, Jabil combines global reach with local expertise to deliver both scalable and customized solutions. Our commitment extends beyond business success as we strive to build sustainable processes that minimize environmental impact and foster vibrant and diverse communities around the globe.

Summary

The Quality Inspector III is responsible for performing advanced inspections and quality verification activities on complex mechanical, electrical, and electromechanical systems to ensure compliance with engineering specifications, customer requirements, and quality standards. Working with limited supervision, this role independently evaluates product conformance, investigates quality concerns, supports root cause analysis activities, and serves as a technical resource for inspection methods, quality requirements, and workmanship standards.

Starting Pay Rate: $26.50/hr.

Shift: 6:00am - 2:30pm

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Perform advanced in-process, final, and pre-shipment inspections of complex mechanical, electrical, and electromechanical assemblies.
• Verify compliance with engineering drawings, specifications, bills of materials, workmanship standards, and customer quality requirements.
• Inspect and validate the installation of valves, fittings, hoses, tubing, torque-critical fasteners, wiring, electrical connections, and system-level components.
• Determine and perform appropriate inspection methods including first article inspections, sampling plans, process audits, and 100% inspections.
• Analyze defects, nonconformances, and quality trends to support root cause investigations and corrective actions.
• Review inspection results and determine product acceptance or rejection based on established quality standards.
• Conduct final quality audits and serve as the final quality verification point prior to shipment.
• Support Engineering, Manufacturing, and Quality teams in resolving product and process quality issues.
• Utilize measuring equipment, gauges, inspection tools, and quality systems to document and communicate inspection findings.
• Review and validate corrective actions and disposition activities related to quality concerns.
• Train and support Quality Inspector I and II employees on inspection techniques, quality standards, and workmanship requirements.
• Support customer audits, internal audits, and continuous improvement initiatives as required .
• Maintain accurate inspection records and quality documentation.
• Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Qualifications:

• Minimum five (5) years of quality inspection, manufacturing, assembly, electromechanical, or related experience required .
• Visual quality inspection experience in a manufacturing environment required .
• Experience inspecting complex mechanical, electrical, and electromechanical systems required .
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, assembly documentation, specifications, BOMs, and quality requirements.
• Experience utilizing measuring devices, gauges, inspection equipment, and quality management systems.
• Strong understanding of quality standards, defect identification, root cause analysis, and corrective action processes.
• Ability to independently evaluate product conformance and make quality-related decisions.
• Basic computer skills and ability to work within quality and manufacturing systems.
• Ability to stand, walk, bend, and perform repetitive tasks for up to 10-12 hours, with or without reasonable accommodation.
• Ability to lift and move materials weighing up to 40 pounds, with or without reasonable accommodation. Mechanical lifting devices and team lifts may be utilized as needed.

The hourly pay range for this role is $19.76 - $35.58. Job-related, non-discriminatory factors used to determine the actual offered rate include qualifications and experience, geographic location, education, external market data, and consideration of internal equity.

As part of the total rewards package, Jabil offers benefits to enhance your health, wealth and resilient self. These include medical, dental, and vision insurance plans; 401(k) retirement plan and employee stock purchase plan; and paid time off.

Benefits:

• medical, dental, and vision insurance plans
• 401(k) retirement plan and employee stock purchase plan
• paid time off